2010 WnW Workshops/Missions

Choices for Youth and Youth Workers

Our GLOBAL Village
Come be inspired to 'live bigger than yourself' and learn to become a world-changer! In this interactive,
media-driven seminar we'll tackle issues such as extreme poverty, fair-trade, globalization, trafficking,
child-soldiers, homelessness and much more, awakening you to some of these world issues and the role
we as Christians play in today's global village. Be warned! This session will challenge you and give you
the tools to be a catalyst for change in the world.
Presenter: Lucas Parry Room: Mirabella A

Kneeling in the End Zone: Spiritual Lessons From the World of Sports
Basketball great Bill Russell said that sports are one of the "Big Four." "Only four kinds of events—
politics, religion, the arts, and sports—have been able to draw consistently large crowds of paying
customers throughout history," he said. "That must mean something." It must. People care about sports.
They talk about Saturday's games during Sunday school and cut out of worship early so that they won't
miss Sunday's kickoff. This workshop doesn't condone skipping out on worship, but it does use sports as
a lens through which to look at the Christian faith. It uses sports as a metaphor, drawing parallels
between scriptural stories and memorable tales from the field or court, and looks at those transcendent
moments in sports history that reveal larger truths about life.
Presenter: Josh Tinley Room: Mirabella B

Jesus Went the Distance

What if he had prayed, “They will be done” but really did not mean it? What if Jesus had stopped and
only prayed over the city and not gone in? What if Jesus had not gone the distance? Would we still call
Him Savior? The question to each one of us is “Can we follow Him the whole distance?”
Presenter: Rosemary Brown Room: Anatole

Crazy Dances
Is one of your favorite parts of Warmth in Winter all of those CRAZY DANCES? This workshop gives
you a chance to get even more of what your absolutely love to do! Come learn and enjoy more dances to
do with your youth group.
Presenter: Don Washburn Room: Mirabella E & F

“The Best Workshop at Warmth in Winter"

Description: Are you filled with the pressure of being The Best? Do you feel totally stressed out and
don't know what to do about? Do you feel that you have NO time? If any of these things apply to you in
your life, come to this workshop. We will be talking about all the pressure we have wrapped up in trying
to live out a type A personality when we just want to be ourselves. We will talk about how to deal with
stress and how to keep your head above water so that you can be The Best you can be while feeling good
about it.
Presenter: Jacob Fasig Room: Oakleigh A
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Can’t We All Get Along?: Conflict among Christians
“As long as there have been people there have been conflicts. And since Christians are people, too, it is
no surprise that even disciples of Jesus Christ butt heads, argue, and become divided. Come take a look
at some of the roots of conflict and some biblically-anchored ways of getting our heads together.”
Presenter: Bryan Brooks Room: Mirabella D

The Pilgrim’s Way: Thinking about pilgrimage as individuals, communities, and ministries.
We are a pilgrim people because we have hearts that will never rest; never be satisfied; never be
complete until we find the God who is at the core of all we desire and seek through this life. In addition,
this “life is a journey that we must travel with a deep consciousness of God”. (From the first letter of
Peter, Message translation).
Been thinking about how cool it might be to make a pilgrimage overseas to some “holy” places?
Been thinking about how cool it might be to take a group of young people or adults on that pilgrimage?
How a mission trip, lock-in, retreat, ski-trip, or even a Sunday night gathering might be more like a
pilgrimage than an event? On the other hand, how there must be a better way to live than racing through
the day at 80 mph? Then come for some conversation about The Pilgrim’s Way, an approach to mission
trips, retreats, weekly gatherings, and life as well as those intentional journeys that have traditionally
been called pilgrimage. Everyone is a pilgrim therefore anyone can make and lead a pilgrimage no
matter what its shape.
Presenter: Sally Chambers Room: Mirabella G

Living With Parents

Do you feel like your parents don't understand you? Do you avoid talking with them because it seems
they don't listen to you? Do you feel like they don't trust you and are always on your back? Do you wish
your relationship with them was better but don't know what to do? This seminar will explore many of
the reasons why it's hard as teenagers to live with our parents, understand how they tick, and a few
things we can do to enjoy our relationship with them.
Both Sessions
Presenter: Jack Radcliffe Room: Cambridge B

Let Me Tell You a Story

Learning how to share your testimony in your everyday life. Sharing your faith is best done through
your relationship with others. Learn how to be a witness without preaching, but instead by being
yourself.
2nd Session Only
Presenter: Dietrich “Deech” Kirk Room: Mirabella I

ART in Worship
We worship and serve a Creative God and He invites us to be creative. You don't need to think of
yourself as "artistic" to be able to pray through color and texture. We’ll use scripture and hands on
activities to create prayer through art and discover how art can reveal unexpected truths about yourself
and God. Come learn how to add art and creativity into your worship gatherings and your own life.
Presenter: Lilly Lewin Room: Oakleigh B
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"What is Love?" & "What's Forever For?"
Connect your faith to your favorite songs and find the answer to "What is Love?" The artists singing
through your iPod offer some solutions. The Bible does too. See how to connect your faith with your
playlist and develop a new way to share Christ with your friends. The one-hour seminar will show you
how to connect songs with texts. Opportunities will be available to share your own songs and earn free
downloads.
Presenter: James Dittes Room: Mirabella J

Session I: God’s Plan – The Ultimate Sex Life

Session II: Under Pressure – Why is it so hard to say “no?”
The goal of this course is to help young people understand that their sexuality is a gift from God. Our
Creator has a plan for each person He created. He has planned out the sum of our days before even one
of them came to be. In Jeremiah 29:11, His word says: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares
the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Our purpose
is to lead young people to the truth that God’s plan includes our sexuality, and to help them come to the
conclusion on their own that saving sex for marriage is the best choice for them spiritually, emotionally,
and physically.
This is a double session
Presenter: Tammy Burrow Room: Mirabella H

Choices for Middle School Youth Only

Stripped Clean: Down to Nothing But The Cross
Do you own your stuff...or does it own you? Like you, Jesus had stuff. Unlike you, it didn't have him.
Take a guilt-free, life-changing look at what you have...what it means...and discover how to tread lightly
in the world as the steward Jesus calls you to be.
Middle School Only
Presenter: Patty Smith Room: Mirabella C

Choices for Senior High Youth Only

Is God Going To College With You?
*Exploring and Experiencing Your Faith in Campus Ministry
*Using Your Spiritual Gifts At The Collegiate Level
*Keeping Your Connection Strong With the Community and Local Church
Presenter: Students from Wesley Foundations Room: Broadlands A
Choices for Youth Workers Only
Mission Impossible
Mission Impossible will focus on challenging leaders to stay true to their calling, even after the initial
excitment wears off and the going gets rough, knowing that God can produce great things from a
"stump."
First Session Only
Presenter: Brenda Salter McNeil Room: Oakleigh C
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60 tips in 60 minutes
"If only we got tipped in youth ministry for every service we rendered…unfortunately we don’t so get
over it. This interactive workshop is fun, engaging, and useful for all types of Youth Pastors (from
veterans to rookies). Come and here 60 must have tips – that will enhance your impact on students,
volunteers, and your relationship with your pastor."
Second Session Only
Presenter: Kourtney Brownlow Room: Oakleigh C

Spidermen and Spiderwomen

Developing a Web of Relationships to make faith stick
Many youth ministries fall apart when the youth directors leave. How many of our fabulous lessons do
they remember anyway? One of the key indicators of church participation as an adult is the number of
relationships with mature Christian adults a student has in their church. Come explore how to develop a
web of relationships in your ministry!
First Session Only
Presenter: Dietrich “Deech” Kirk Room: Mirabella I

SAFE for YOUth and ME

There are so many times when we don’t think about how dangerous youth ministry can be until we get
into a potentially devastating situation. When youth are left at risk, then the youth worker is endangered
as well. Sometimes youth workers can be endangered by false accusations too. This workshop will help
you reduce the risk to yourself and to your youth.
First Session Only THIS SPACE IS LIMITED TO 16 PEOPLE
Presenter: Terry Carty Room: Winthrope Boardroom

Wesleyan Youth Ministry

If John Wesley were a youth minister today, how would his youth ministry model look? Come and join
our discussion on creating a Wesley model of youth ministry.
Second Session Only THIS SPACE IS LIMITED TO 16 PEOPLE
Presenter: Terry Carty Room: Winthrope Boardroom

First Priority Youth Pastor Networks

First Priority Youth Pastor Network Guide – Youth Pastors working together to educate, equip, and
release students to be missionaries on their campuses. So that every student can hear the love and
message of Jesus Christ before they graduate.
THIS SPACE IS LIMITED TO 16 PEOPLE
Presenter: Steve Cherrico Room: Churchill Boardroom
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A Mission Opportunity for All
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY DIRECTLY WITH S.L.A.M.

Opportunities for Service on Saturday

S.L.A.M., Students Living A Mission, will be offering an opportunity for groups to participate in a local
mission project on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The cost per person is $15 and includes lunch,
project supplies, pictures & SLAM wristband. Leaders must contact TY Matthews at 615.832.2470 to
make arrangements for this opportunity.
Contact Ty Mathews at 615.832.2470